Category Manager

Job summary

The Category Manager is responsible for executing merchandising strategies for product categories under $20M in revenue and managing project timelines. They act as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to ensure corporate objectives are met through data-driven recommendations.

Job details

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment. Job Summary Responsible for executing awarded categories (less than $20M in revenue) and managing timelines for execution. Partner with key merchants and Functional Leader to obtain and assess data for merchandising strategy. Act as the liaison with internal/external project affiliates; present key recommendations and collaborate project results to meet and/or exceed corporate objectives. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities Manages key product categories in a portfolio of products less than $20M in revenue. Serves as business liaison to customers, management, and others affiliated with the project team. Drives and executes category program development using the toll gate process and works cross functionally with Packaging Design, Supply Chain, Distribution, Product Forecast, In Store Service, Sourcing, and Finance/Pricing/Hurdle Rate. Oversees category product mix development, innovation, planograms (POG), analytics (GMROI, Turns, Margins), Centralized Automatic Replenishment (CAR), Automatic Maintenance Tool (AMT), and visual merchandising. Develops and executes merchandising strategy utilizing key components of business drivers. Ensures systems are set up properly to support unique distribution and service ordering system. Develops strategies to solve multi-faceted problems through understanding of fundamental issues throughout the organization at all levels. Nature and Scope Solutions require analysis and investigation. Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff. Work Environment Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time. Education and Experience Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines. Preferred Qualifications - B2B Experience in MRO Products considered an asset If you’re looking to play a role in building Canada, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you. We encourage all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America to self-identify in their applications. Minimum Pay $92,000.00

What you’ll do

The Category Manager is responsible for executing merchandising strategies for product categories under $20M in revenue and managing project timelines. They act as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to ensure corporate objectives are met through data-driven recommendations.

Requirements

Candidates typically require a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in merchandising analytics and cross-functional project management is essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Category management
• Merchandising strategy
• Data analysis
• Project management
• Supply chain management
• Product mix development
• Planograms
• GMROI
• Financial analysis
• Pricing strategy
• Visual merchandising
• Business development
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Inventory management
• Strategic planning
• Management
• Innovation
• Relationship Building
• Finance
• Supply Chain
• Business To Business
• Visual Merchandising
• Planogram
• Merchandising
• Program Development
• Packaging Design
• American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification
• Business Liaison

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Logistics
• Construction
• Data & Analytics
• Category Manager
• Procurement / Sourcing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers